How long to breastfeed for? Don't want to formula feed!

I was having this discussion last night with my bf. We're planning a quick Vegas trip over may long weekend with some friends, and one couple said it depends if they are still nursing. Their baby will be 10 months. BF was saying that our other friends are already weining from breast milk and going to forumla at 5 months so he couldn't understand our other friends. I said that we're not doing formula, unless something is wrong and I can't breastfeed. If that's the case, I heard you can make your own formula, but I haven't done much research on that yet. So, question is, for those that don't formula feed, how long do you typically breastfeed for, assuming everything is ok with milk production etc.

I was having this discussion last night with my bf. We're planning a quick Vegas trip over may long weekend with some friends, and one couple said it depends if they are still nursing. Their baby will be 10 months. BF was saying that our other friends are already weining from breast milk and going to forumla at 5 months so he couldn't understand our other friends. I said that we're not doing formula, unless something is wrong and I can't breastfeed. If that's the case, I heard you can make your own formula, but I haven't done much research on that yet. So, question is, for those that don't formula feed, how long do you typically breastfeed for, assuming everything is ok with milk production etc.

My daughter just turned one... Still nursing her. I've been trying really hard to wean her to milk now that she's one but she only wants mamas milk. Hoping we get her weaned before the new baby comes. If there wasn't a new baby coming I would've just let her wean herself when she's ready.

My daughter just turned one... Still nursing her. I've been trying really hard to wean her to milk now that she's one but she only wants mamas milk. Hoping we get her weaned before the new baby comes. If there wasn't a new baby coming I would've just let her wean herself when she's ready.

I met a couple at work last week that is still breast feeding their 8 year old son ! I think that's a little out of line but then again everyone has there way of living and thinking. I took my breast feeding class you and they recommend to do it up to the first year, after that it's up to you

I met a couple at work last week that is still breast feeding their 8 year old son ! I think that's a little out of line but then again everyone has there way of living and thinking. I took my breast feeding class you and they recommend to do it up to the first year, after that it's up to you

Strictly from an "avoiding formula" standpoint, one year. At a year, babies can go right to cow's milk if you decide to stop breastfeeding. Prior to one year, they don't digest cow's milk well, nor does it have the correct nutrients, so you would have to do formula at that point.

Strictly from an "avoiding formula" standpoint, one year. At a year, babies can go right to cow's milk if you decide to stop breastfeeding. Prior to one year, they don't digest cow's milk well, nor does it have the correct nutrients, so you would have to do formula at that point.

i did all 6 of my kids till a yr -give or take 2 months- the american academy of pediatrics suggests a yr i think ...really it depends on ur baby - some of them love it n some give it up on their own.g'luck!:-)

i did all 6 of my kids till a yr -give or take 2 months- the american academy of pediatrics suggests a yr i think ...really it depends on ur baby - some of them love it n some give it up on their own.g'luck!:-)

i did all 6 of my kids till a yr -give or take 2 months- the american academy of pediatrics suggests a yr i think ...really it depends on ur baby - some of them love it n some give it up on their own.g'luck!:-)

i did all 6 of my kids till a yr -give or take 2 months- the american academy of pediatrics suggests a yr i think ...really it depends on ur baby - some of them love it n some give it up on their own.g'luck!:-)

I think 2 years it how long they recommend it, 8 years is creepy in my opinion. I did with DD for 8 month, but I started supplementing with formula at 6 months because I wasn't producing enough milk to make her full. I'm hoping to be able to do a year this time.

I think 2 years it how long they recommend it, 8 years is creepy in my opinion. I did with DD for 8 month, but I started supplementing with formula at 6 months because I wasn't producing enough milk to make her full. I'm hoping to be able to do a year this time.

Eight years!! Wow, that puts that little kid on the movie Grown Ups to shame! To each their own, but I like the idea of 1 year! :) What the hardest part about weining? Is it that baby doesn't like bottles or the taste? I guess it depends, but just curious about your experiences!

Eight years!! Wow, that puts that little kid on the movie Grown Ups to shame! To each their own, but I like the idea of 1 year! :) What the hardest part about weining? Is it that baby doesn't like bottles or the taste? I guess it depends, but just curious about your experiences!

FTM, but I plan on nursing for at least a year. My ex-MIL was big into LeLeche League and when she had her 3rd child (finally the daughter she always wanted) she breast fed her until she was 4.5. She said that as long as her daughter kept requesting, she wasn't going to deny her because she enjoyed it too. Also, I'm glad she's my EX-MIL.

FTM, but I plan on nursing for at least a year. My ex-MIL was big into LeLeche League and when she had her 3rd child (finally the daughter she always wanted) she breast fed her until she was 4.5. She said that as long as her daughter kept requesting, she wasn't going to deny her because she enjoyed it too. Also, I'm glad she's my EX-MIL.

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